Greater Sacramento Urban League To Host “I Am the Urban League” Reunion

Sacramento, CA - The Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL) will host a “I Am The Urban League” reunion event on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 in the Atrium of the GSUL which is located Del Paso Heights, in Sacramento. GSUL is hosting this free event to honor and reconnect with program graduates, alumni, former staff and community partners.The reception is free and open to the public. RSVP’s are requested but not required. Please RSVP to Lynnise Davis at 286-8612 or ldavis@gsul.org.

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Steinberg unveils Democratic jobs package - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee

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GSUL plans to use the substantial grant amount to train workers!

GSUL recently engaged in a rewarding partnership with The Stride Center, a San Pablo

based tech training agency, to offer a professional computer certification courses to the
community. This funding allows the partnership to continue and expands the availability
of professional development courses for dislocated or unemployed workers. The Sacramento region

has over 175 technology-based companies that are currently hiring or are making plans
to hire in the near future. The job training funding from ARRA will allow the GSUL to
train workers to fill these positions.

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California Receives Nearly $11 Million in Recovery Act Grants For Jobs!

Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL) Receives Nearly $600K in Recovery Act Grants for Employment Training Programs! The projects will focus on the employment and training needs of low-income, unemployed, dislocated workers or underskilled adults 18 and older who face challenges in regaining employment.
Follow this link to see the press release from the Govenorr's office.

Save Money on Perscription Drugs with Urban League Perscription Savings Program

The National Urban League is proud to present the Prescription Savings Program. Simply present the National Urban League prescription card at a participating pharmacy and save on many of your prescription drugs. You, your family, and your friends may use the savings card any time your prescription is not covered by insurance. It even works for many pet medications! Finding a pharmacy is easy: 8 out of 10 pharmacies nationwide accept your savings card.
Benefits:

• No age limit
• No pre-existing condition restrictions
• No waiting period
• No membership fee
• No enrollment fee
• Instant activation

With the National Urban League Prescription Drug Card, you will receive the lowest price available for generic and brand prescription medications at over 55,000 pharmacies, including all major chains. There is also a convenient option for home or office delivery, visit www.orchardrx.com or call (866) 909-5170 for more information about deliveries.

Please note that while this card provides discounts, it is not insurance.

 Click Here to download your card.